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Syrian Forces Advance; U.S. Warns of Sanctions

1/22/2026

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  • The Syrian government forces intensified their offensive against Kurdish-held territories, capturing towns and escalating clashes.
  • U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham warned of Caesar Act sanctions if the Syrian government advances.
  • The U.S. military urged Syrian forces to halt their actions.
  • Negotiations between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) stalled.
  • An agreement was reached for the SDF to integrate into the Syrian state, ceding Deir Ezzor and Raqqa.